Lead Fire Alarm Technician

Lead Fire Alarm Technician

About the Company

Allstate Sprinkler is an affiliated company of Guardian Fire Protection Services and trusted provider of fire protection services, proudly serving commercial, residential, and industrial clients throughout New York City and the surrounding areas. Based in the Bronx, New York, Allstate specializes in the design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, fire alarm monitoring, and fire extinguishers, delivering reliable, code-compliant solutions that protect lives and property. With a strong commitment to quality workmanship and regulatory compliance, Allstate partners with building owners, property managers, and contractors to ensure all systems meet FDNY and NFPA standards. Known for its technical expertise and customer-focused approach, the company supports both new construction and retrofit projects, providing tailored fire protection solutions across a wide range of facilities to protect lives, property and assets.

About the Opportunity

AllState is seeking a Lead Fire Alarm Technician, preferably with a minimum of 5 years' experience and a NICET certification would be a plus. This position requires the ability to service, inspect and repair Fire Alarm systems for established commercial customers on a scheduled basis and must be available for on call rotation.

Compensation

• Hourly pay; rate is dependent on candidate's experience
• Potential Quarterly Bonuses
• Any hours worked between 6 pm and 5 am, paid at the time and half rate for every day of the week
• Paid 4 hour minimum at the time and half rate for emergency service calls
• Paid 4 hour minimum at the double time rate for emergency services calls on recognized holidays, in addition to 8 hours of holiday pay at the regular rate

Job Duties

• Testing and Inspecting fire alarm systems in commercial buildings.
• Responding to service requests, diagnose system malfunctions of fire alarms and adjust, repair or replace equipment as needed to bring into compliance.
• Fire Alarm System testing and inspection per NFPA and local code standards.
• Preparing accurate and timely inspection and service reports

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with 3 or less points is required.
• Minimum of 3 years licensed driving experience is required.
• Advance knowledge of diagnostics and system repair preferred but not required.
• NICET certification preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years hands on experience.
• Experience performing special hazard suppression system inspection and repair a plus but not required (FM200 and Halon).
• Functional knowledge to test and service the following fire alarm brands: Simplex, Notifier and Fire-Lite.
• Ability to be available on-call when scheduled.
• Must be comfortable working on ladders 6 to 12ft and on lifts..
• Ability to lift up to 70lbs, to work overhead and in unusual or small spaces such as attics and crawl spaces.
• Skills to communicate well with customers and explain the work being done and any repairs that are necessary.
• Skills to write well and be very detailed in your write up on service work.
• Must be well organized and be able to keep track of service tickets and process all required documents for each service performed.

Benefits

• 401K
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Vacation and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

*AllState Sprinkler, LLC is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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